--- title: "Orthodontists in Plymouth, Plymouth | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/plymouth description: "Compare 13 orthodontic practices in Plymouth, Plymouth: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Plymouth Compare 13 orthodontic practices in Plymouth, Plymouth by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Plymouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/plymouth) ## Compare Orthodontists in Plymouth 13 practices are on our register for Plymouth. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Clark House Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/clark-house-dental) PL1 2QJ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.7 (45 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/crownhill-dental-practice-plymouth) PL6 5AQ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (236 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Dental & Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-implant-centre) PL4 8LA | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (106 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eilertsen-dental-care-plymouth) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (273 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Hartley Dental Plymouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hartley-dental-plymouth) PL3 5LL | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (174 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mannamead-cosmetic-dental-centre-plymouth) PL3 4RL | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (52 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Meavy Way Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/meavy-way-dental-practice) PL5 3AL | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 3.6 (238 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Mount Wise Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mount-wise-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 3.6 (24 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Nuvo Dental Plymouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/nuvo-dental-plymouth) | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/plymouth-city-centre-dental-practice) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.8 (181 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Plymouth Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/plymouth-orthodontics) PL3 5DW | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (120 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Smile Care Cosmetic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-care-cosmetic-centre) PL4 8LA | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (260 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/transit-way-dental-implant-clinic) | Not listed | Private | 4.5 (70 reviews) | 3 miles | ## Plymouth at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Plymouth | | NHS dental services | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 260,203 | | Residents under 16 | 5.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,013 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 37.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 50.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,669 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 21.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England | | Access within Plymouth | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 57 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 1.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Plymouth | | Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 4 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Millbay Academy — 0.6 miles Plymouth High School for Girls — 0.7 miles Devonport High School for Boys — 1.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 12,063 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 103 schools, 39,211 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Coxside](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/coxside) [Ford Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ford-park) [Millbay](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/millbay) [Greenbank](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/greenbank) [Mannamead](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mannamead) [Mutley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mutley) [All Areas in Plymouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/plymouth) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Plymouth How many orthodontists are there in Plymouth? There are 13 orthodontic practices on our register for Plymouth, 6 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Plymouth offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Plymouth: Clark House Dental, Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth, Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth, Meavy Way Dental Practice, Plymouth Orthodontics. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Plymouth has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Dental & Implant Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Plymouth: 5.0 from 106 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Plymouth? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Plymouth, Plymouth | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/plymouth](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/plymouth) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. 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